Weekly PDA Newsletter-January 25th, 2021

Ahmed Alade Tiamiyu atiamiyu at mit.edu
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MITPDA Newsletter
January 25th​, 2021 | pda.mit.edu<https://pda.mit.edu/>

Contents

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started"

NEXT PDA MEETING
February 19th, 11 am on zoom​<https://mit.zoom.us/j/92248667404?pwd=REF2aUNpUnQ5QVRBTHZ6ditYU2IrUT09>
The February meeting​ date is a temporary departure from the normal 2nd Friday of the month. It is open to ALL postdocs. Please find time to attend to learn more about the activities of the PDA.


PDA & Other Events:

    Applications now open for the 2021 LEAPS postdoc cohort (Application deadline date extended)

    Application is now open to be a Women in Innovation and STEM Database at MIT (WISDM) Fellow

     ​Seminars on Intellectual Property

    Join the I-Corps Spark Program at MIT (January and February 2021 edition)

      A message from Ombuds

    -Social Events

    ISO Zoom Noon Break (January IAP edition)

    Saturday morning run​

   -Career and Professional Development

    ​MIT European Career Fair (ECF) 2021

    ​Career Advising for Postdocs

    Check out the Catalyst 2021 webpage and program

    ​​​Call for Applications (Australia's Global Talent Program)

    ​Participate in a research study about hiring and mentoring practices for postdoctoral researchers​

    Fund your event via PInG Grant

    Alpha Fellowship

    GLiMPSE Podcast

    More...

Funding Opportunities and Jobs

    An extensive list of fellowships is available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>

     ​Senior Research Associate position at Bolden Therapeutics

    MIT Deshpande Center and J-WAFS Solutions Call for Proposals

    Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program is now accepting applications​

    Open Rank Faculty Positions at The University of Texas at Arlington

Miscellaneous​​

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Please scroll down for details

PDA & Other Events

Applications now open for the 2021 LEAPS postdoc cohort (Deadline date extended)

Applications for two Spring 2021 courses on leadership and professional strategies and skills are now open. Course overview can be found here: http://web.mit.edu/physics/mitleaps

The instructors are seeking interested postdocs in all departments in the School of Science and School of Engineering to each help co-facilitate both courses combined. Postdocs at any stage are welcome to apply! No prior experience teaching these subjects is required. Interested postdocs should fill in the application form by Jan 27, 2021. Brief zoom interviews with shortlisted candidates will occur soon thereafter. Final selection of ~10 postdocs will be announced by Feb 1. Note that the Spring semester starts only on Feb 16, 2021 this year.

Application form: https://forms.gle/qgarX8wFTnL61gxU9

The goal is for postdocs to learn the material alongside the regular participants but to also co-facilitate the classes with the instructors. The 2021 LEAPS postdoc cohort will receive mentoring and extra weekly training from instructors about the core concepts of each week and how to teach it. They will be asked to co-teach/lead certain portions of selected classes, and assist with grading selected pre-class assignments. The courses will meet Tuesday/Thursdays 9:30-11am EST via zoom. The mentoring session will be for 1h on Mondays.

Please send questions to mitleaps at gmail.com<mailto:mitleaps at gmail.com>


Application is now open to be a Women in Innovation and STEM Database at MIT (WISDM) Fellow

The Women in Innovation and STEM Database at MIT (WISDM<https://innovation.mit.edu/wisdm/>) is launching a fellowship program for scientists interested in improving their public speaking capabilities. Fellows will participate in a Story Collider<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_Collider> half day workshop with personalized hands-on training from experts on effective and engaging science communication. They will also be matched to an invited speaking engagement and receive a $100 honorarium. Apply by filling out this short form<https://forms.gle/o1cKib5CYnySuSKU9> by February 6th! Current MIT graduate students, postdocs, research staff members (with < 3 years experience), and technical associates are eligible to apply. Please contact Lauren Tyger for more information: tygerl at mit.edu<mailto:tygerl at mit.edu>


Seminars on Intellectual Property

Join the MIT Technology Licensing Office and MIT Libraries in January for a series of free virtual seminars on Intellectual Property. Register here: https://mit_tlo.eventbrite.com/

In this series, you’ll hear from experts from MIT and other organizations in the Boston entrepreneurial ecosystem who will share their knowledge and best practices on IP topics including: patents, patent counsel, technology transfer, copyright and software, conflict of interest, research tools to support innovation strategy, public domain, author rights, computational access, grant funding programs, and more!

Come meet and learn from experts from MIT Technology Licensing Office, MIT Libraries, MIT Conflict of Interest Office, Lincoln Laboratory, Nutter McClellan & Fish, and the SBIR Program.

Hosted by: MIT Technology Licensing Office & MIT Libraries

Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link for each seminar prior to the session.

Join the I-Corps Spark Program at MIT (January and February 2021 edition)
It is a free 3-week program organized to help researchers and engineers explore the potential applications of their new technologies. You will also learn how to apply for $50,000 from the NSF and increase your chances of receiving an SBIR/STTR award​. If you are interested, click here ​<https://form.jotform.com/90114841105950>to apply.

    Below is the information about the next Program:

    Option 1:

    Program KickOff – January 26, 2021 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Final Presentations – February 18, 2021 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Option 2:

    Program KickOff – February 9, 2021 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Final Presentations – March 3, 2021 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Option 3:

    Program KickOff – February 23, 2021 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Final Presentations – March 18, 2021 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm

    Location for all options: Online Workshop via Zoom

For more information, contact: icorps at mit.edu

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A message from Ombuds:
MIT Ombuds Office – Any Time, Any Reason
During these uncertain times everyone’s resilience is being tested in countless ways. From navigating the challenges of continuing to learn and work remotely with colleagues and peers under stress, to negotiating new ways of collaborating and communicating. The Ombuds Office is available to offer support and assistance to the MIT community in navigating these c​hallenges and exploring constructive options for success. We are available for confidential phone or Zoom meetings and can also facilitate online sessions and group discussions to help teams function and support good communication skills during this challenging period.  Contact information: email kalina_s at mit.edu<mailto:kalina_s at mit.edu> or call 617-253-5921. More details here<http://ombudsoffice.mit.edu/>​
SOCIAL EVENTS - stay connected


ISO Zoom Noon Break (January IAP edition):
Zoom break is a time to socialize and connect with fellow internationals but open to the entire MIT community during IAP​
   ​ Among Us
    Thursday, Jan 28th
    12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
    Sign Up<https://tinyurl.com/y4utq8pa>​ required​
Open to all international students and postdocs
Co-sponsored by ISO and Postdoc Association (PDA)
*Zoom link will be provided by email (same Zoom link each time)​


Saturday morning run:

To increase our sense of community, we are excited to announce that we are starting a morning weekly running event for postdocs every Saturdays at 9am.

The plan is to meet at 9 AM at 77 Mass Ave for a warm up and then we will go for a run around Charles river. All abilities are welcome. We will form groups ranging from beginners to experienced runners.
After the run, for those of you willing to join us, we will go to Flour in Mass Ave to have at-a-distance breakfast and a coffee. Those will be provided to attendees.

Please join our Facebook group and mailing list to be updated:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/261187805334152/
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/postdoc-running

See you at the next morning run: January 30th, 9 am.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – advance your career


MIT European Career Fair (ECF) 2021

You are invited to attend the MIT 25th ECF. This event is organized by the MIT European Club with the mission to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies, universities and non-profit organizations and to generally inform about career opportunities in Europe.

Details of this event can be found here<https://euro-career.mit.edu/#!/>.

Date: February 25th 2021

Time: 8am-3pm ET

Register here<https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/pPl28>.


Career Advising for Postdocs

Postdocs are eligible for virtual one-on-one career counseling appointments to talk about a wide range of topics including career exploration, conducting a job search (academic or non-academic), review of application materials, practice interviews, advice on job offer negotiations, and any other questions or concerns.

You can schedule an appointment<https://app.joinhandshake.com/appointments/new> via video or phone by using Handshake, under the Career Center tab. Email Simona Rosu, srosu at mit.edu<mailto:srosu at mit.edu>, with any questions.

To receive updates on career and professional development workshops and events, please subscribe<https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3SJMNHN> to the CAPD Postdoc Career Newsletter sent every two weeks.

Check out the Catalyst 2021 webpage<https://catalyst.mit.edu/apply/> and program and consider attending an info session, and share this information with anyone who might be interested. We seek a multi-talented cohort of individuals with interest and willingness to spend time in research, innovation, and health including engineers, scientists, clinicians, designers, entrepreneurs, MBAs, early-stage professionals, postdocs, fellows, graduate students, clinical, and other professional degree candidates, etc.
Call for Applications (Australia's Global Talent Program)
Australia’s Global Talent Program seeks to support the international mobility of highly talented individuals, innovators and entrepreneurs. The program is designed to accelerate growth in seven future focused STEM target sectors. It offers a streamlined visa pathway with permanent residency on grant of visa!
Benefits include:
·         Priority processing – complete applications can be processed within one month
·         No age limit – the Distinguished Talent visa is flexible enough to allow for exceptionally talented people over the age of 45 years to be considered under the Global Talent Program
·         Live and work anywhere in Australia
·         Bring immediate family to live in Australia permanently
In addition to the flyer, more information about the program can be found here:  Global Talent Program​<https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/visas-for-innovation/global-talent-independent-program>
For more information, you can contact Justine Miller at The Embassy of Australia, Washington DC via email Justine.Miller at dfat.gov.au<mailto:Justine.Miller at dfat.gov.au>​
<https://www.postdocacademy.org/>
Participate in a research study about hiring and mentoring practices for postdoctoral researchers​

You are invited to participate in a research study about hiring and mentoring practices for postdoctoral researchers, and specifically how these practices may impact postdocs from underrepresented minority groups in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This research is specifically interested in experiences of postdocs and faculty who identify as members of URM groups as defined by the National Science Foundation: Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and American Indians or Alaska Natives.

If you are interested in participating in this study, you may complete one short, 8-question demographic survey found here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS5bB7AzCvcvSzJh0JWsh0gyyNI9xuEdt-cC78uThqyayC9Q/viewform>. If selected to participate, you will complete one, 60-minute one-on-one interview with Emily Traw (a graduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership). She would like to record the interview so that she can transcribe the audio and code the information you provide. This data will be used for her dissertation research and kept in a de-identified file on a University of Illinois web-based application. The PI of this study is Dr. Yoon Pak, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign IRB has classified it as exempt.

Participation is completely voluntary. If you are interested in participating, please complete the form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS5bB7AzCvcvSzJh0JWsh0gyyNI9xuEdt-cC78uThqyayC9Q/viewform?usp=sf_link> and she will follow up after receiving your responses.

Fund your event via PInG Grant
Got an idea to enrich our community? We have funds to help you put it to life. Apply here<https://pda.mit.edu/events/ping/>


<http://glimpse.mit.edu/>Alpha Fellowship

Alpha Fellowship<https://www.alphafellowship.com/?utm_source=direct-outreach&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=launch-planning> is an online education company that provides college students with accelerated, applied training programs in high-demand skills that companies are hiring for — then we connect students with those companies for remote externships during the winter term break.​ Check out their full range of courses<https://www.alphafellowship.com/courses>.


GLiMPSE Podcast<http://glimpse.mit.edu/>

Listen to GLiMPSE, a PDA-supported postdoc podcast, that hosts renown scientists.

Click here to view<http://glimpse.mit.edu/> recent podcasts.



more…<https://pda.mit.edu/events/calendar/>

Funding Opportunities and Jobs

An extensive list of fellowships is available here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/fellowships/>

Senior Research Associate position at Bolden Therapeutics

Bolden Therapeutics is a preclinical stage biotech company developing first-in-class therapeutics to treat Alzheimer’s disease and other CNS disorders. Our technology is centered around promoting adult neurogenesis, the endogenous formation of new neurons from neural stem cells in the adult brain. We have identified a novel signaling pathway that can be manipulated to increase adult neurogenesis and improve hippocampal-dependent memory in vivo.


Bolden Therapeutics seeks a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join their team for a February start date. Research will be performed at LabCentral in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. This is an opportunity for a reliable and self-motivated person to participate in cutting edge therapeutic development. Primary responsibilities are to design and conduct experiments using molecular and cellular biology approaches. Specific duties are to establish and perform cell-based screening assays.

Requirements

·                PhD or 5+ years of molecular biology and tissue culture lab experience

·                Must be able to work independently and productively within a dynamic,

shared research facility

·                Must be highly organized and document all experiments and results

appropriately

·                Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

·                Previous industry (biotech/pharma) experience is preferred



LabCentral is a state-of-the-art, shared research facility with extensive amenities, including a kitchen and an open-plan communal space to facilitate interaction with other LabCentral members.



Interested?

If you are excited to get in on the ground floor of a biotech exploring a novel approach for treating neurological disease in an exciting, state-of-the-art work environment, please send your cover letter/CV to jpage at boldentherapeutics.com


MIT Deshpande Center and J-WAFS Solutions Call for Proposals.

Does your technology have the potential to be commercialized? Could it be ready to launch within the next few years?

The Deshpande Center is offering three grant programs for 2021. All three are available to MIT employees with Principal Investigator (PI) status. Specific funding is also available for machine learning in healthcare.

DESHPANDE CENTER GRANT
First year: Up to $50,000
Renewal years: $50,000-$150,000
Pre-proposals due February 19, 2021
Grant cycles start September 1, 2021
Open to all MIT technologies. Note that specific funding is available for machine learning in healthcare.

J-WAFS SOLUTIONS GRANT
First year: Up to $150,000
Renewal year: $150,000
Pre-proposals due Feb. 19, 2021
Grant cycles start Sept. 1, 2021
Open to all MIT technologies that would impact water and food safety, and plant and
animal health. Special consideration will be given to projects that also incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning.

TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE ABILITY (TTIA) GRANT
First year: Up to $100,000
Renewal year: $100,000
Rolling deadline – Apply anytime.
Open to all MIT technologies that would improve the quality of life for people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities.

How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please visit http://deshpande.mit.edu/grants-resources or contact Innovation Manager Karen Golmer at kgolmer at mit.edu<mailto:kgolmer at mit.edu>

Why work with the Deshpande Center?
Since 2002, Deshpande Center has supported 170+ research projects, with over $20 million in grants. Forty-one of the projects have spun out into companies that have raised over $1 billion in capital. Our high success rate is tied to the strength of our Catalysts – mentors with significant domain and entrepreneurship expertise.


​Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program is now accepting applications.

The Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program offers scientists and engineers from a wide variety of disciplines unique opportunities to conduct research in a wide range of topics relevant to the intelligence community. The research is conducted by the postdocs, while working in partnership with a research advisor and collaborating with an advisor from the Intelligence Community. In partnership with the research advisor, the postdoc composes and submits a technical proposal that responds to a research opportunity identified here<https://orise.orau.gov/icpostdoc/current-opportunities.html?utm_source=oraulistserve&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=ic_gen>.

Award Details:
·         Annual stipends range from $75,000 to $79,000, depending on research location.
·         Annual travel budget of up to $6,000
·         Appointments for two years, and option to extend for a third year
·         Host institutions receive an annual laboratory budget of up to $5,000.
·         Research advisors receive a $10,000 stipend and an annual travel budget of up to $2,000.

Postdoc Eligibility: U.S. citizenship required; Ph.D. received within five years of the application deadline

Application Deadline: February 26, 2021

Click here<https://orise.orau.gov/icpostdoc/#utm_source=oraulistserve&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=ic_gen> for additional program information.


Open Rank Faculty Positions at The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) would like to reach out to let you know that the University is pursuing a University-wide endeavor to recruit the best talent from a wide variety of disciplines, from liberal arts to STEM. UTA is seeking 15 individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will commit to mentoring our diverse student body.  The Biology Department at UTA is a dynamic, growing department with a diverse range of research interests. The Department has had much success in obtaining grants from numerous agencies, including the NIH and NSF.

Because this search is University-wide for all disciplines, the Biology Department will evaluate its own applicants and make suggestions to the search committee, which is composed of individuals from across campus. If you decide to apply, please also send a copy of your application materials to the Biology Department at: mkfujita at uta.edu. The link to the job posting and instructions for applying is below:
https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/12931<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttps-3A__uta.peopleadmin.com_postings_12931%26d%3DDwMFAw%26c%3DJeTkUgVztGMmhKYjxsy2rfoWYibK1YmxXez1G3oNStg%26r%3Dczh7v9lsi4EdqVtoagNSWVOnGM1kEORv_kwEo2ZQVww%26m%3DM5bV2a8qEzUrixdBwfo2VGN89OaeZVMoMK8nwK8yezA%26s%3Dga6lfUcpTVmiu6hUCS-iFjdqJbC5Q-QNRBD42dGS178%26e%3D&data=04%7C01%7Cpiya.ghose%40uta.edu%7Cca9c8aeb379a47463ade08d885b3e604%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C1%7C0%7C637406355089521761%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=YWKuU6X5AWp3mMyrDB%2F%2F0wOzvKf23hno7WVtuPc%2BPAs%3D&reserved=0>

Get to Know Each Other
We would like to feature YOUR honors, awards and accomplishments. Send an email to atiamiyu at mit.edu<mailto:nbarbour at mit.edu>

Miscellaneous

A new book by Matteo Tardelli for PhDs/Postdocs transitioning to the industry or academia
Order here​<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H6QDX3M>

Broadening Engagement through Engineering at MIT (BEEAM)

Details here<https://pda.mit.edu/broadening-engagement-through-engineering-at-mit-beeam/>



Simons Collaboration on Global Brain Boston Area Postdoc Meeting

Details here<https://www.simonsfoundation.org/collaborations/global-brain/events/>



MIT Creative Arts Council

Postdocs are invited to attend concerts and lectures on campus, Details here<http://calendar.mit.edu/calendar?event_types%5B%5D=102755>



MIT Spouses & Partners Connect
Details here<https://spouses.mit.edu/>


Career Advising and Professional Development

Schedule an appointment here<https://capd.mit.edu/explore-careers/services-alumni-and-postdocs>

CAPD events<https://capd.mit.edu/events>


MIT Writing and Communications Centre
Details here<https://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/>

Peer-to-peer scientific communication resource: Comm Lab
Details here<http://mitcommlab.mit.edu/find-comm-labs/>

MIT Work Life Centre
Details here<https://hr.mit.edu/worklife/center>

MIT Employee Resource Group
Details here<https://hr.mit.edu/diversity-inclusion/ergs>

MIT Alumni Association’s Infinite Connection
Details here<https://pda.mit.edu/resources/career-after-mit/alumni/>
MIT Alumni Job Board<https://alum.mit.edu/careers/jobs>


MBTA Access: Visit the Atlas Service Center (E17-106)



Free Membership to the National Postdoctoral Association

Details here<https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/general/register_member_type.asp?regkey=B87D7B9B-5C95-48F6-9ECA-A5014531B05D>



MIT Postdoctoral Association
Contact us<https://pda.mit.edu/about/contact/> | Get involved!<https://pda.mit.edu/about/get-involved/>




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